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South Ockendon resident to stand trial over possession of images of child abuse

A SOUTH OCKENDON resident is set to stand trial over allegations that he possessed images of child abuse. Mateusz Grzesiuk, aged 22, of South...

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price concerned over future of pharmacies

THOUSANDS of independently owned pharmacies could be forced to close down, a damning report has found.

Kinetika fly the flag at Land of the Fanns

VISITORS to Thames Chase Forest Centre were treated to a beautiful spectacle on Sunday 30August as 100 flags flew in the sunshine.

Man with links to Grays and South Ockendon wanted by police

HE is wanted on a recall to prison after breaching his licence conditions. Pierce, was last known to be living in Grays and has links to South Ockendon.

Part of A13 to be shut at weekend

A SECTION of the A13 between the A128 junction (Orsett Cock roundabout) and the A1014 junction (Stanford-le-Hope) will be closed this weekend. The closure takes...

Higher return for rental properties in Purfleet-on-Thames

STRIVING for higher yields remains the holy grail for buy to let, and new research suggests investors could be attracted by large infrastructure projects....

Thurrock Council Health and Housing boss to quit

ROGER Harris, Corporate Director of Adults, Housing and Health at Thurrock Council, has decided after 13 years’ service in Thurrock and 40 years working...

Second interim injunction to protect green belt land at Buckles lane

THURROCK Council has been successfully granted a second interim High Court injunction preventing any further unauthorised development on green belt land south of Buckles...

Government use powers to build Brexit lorry parks (with one ear-marked for Thurrock)

WITH Britain less than four months away from its final split with the European Union, U.K. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick gave himself sweeping powers to build truck parks across large parts of England to avoid chaotic queues at ports.

Grays: Two arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and offensive weapons charge

TWO men were arrested, following reports that a man in his 20s was threatened with a knife in Gipsy Lane, Grays on Wednesday 2 September.

Plans by Tory-run Thurrock Council to widen A13 could go even further over budget

A PLAN to widen the A13 could go further over budget and face more delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new council report has revealed.

Thurrock Council mark Merchant Navy Day

THURROCK Council has once again recognised the contribution of the Merchant Navy by raising the Red Ensign flag outside the Civic Offices, Grays.

Thurrock Council reveals latest list of land which could soon be turned into almost 700 homes

PLANNING permission could be secured for two major housing developments in Belhus before the end of the year as part of the council’s plan to build almost 700 new homes.

Job Advert: Gateway Learning Community: IT officer required

THE Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards

Amazon to create 7,000 new UK jobs

ONLINE retail giant Amazon has said it will create a further 7,000 UK jobs this year to meet growing demand.

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